The latest news from the agricultural sector
2024-10-23
Serbia's extreme weather devastates agricultural yields
A rise in extreme weather conditions in Serbia has had a severe impact not only on staple crops such as corn and wheat but also on popular heirloom varieties of pepper. While farmers fight to minimize... Read more
society serbia
2024-10-23
River Nile: Upstream nations challenge Egypt's dominance
Uganda, Ethiopia, and eight other countries oppose Egypt and Sudan's dominance over the Nile River. United under the Nile Basin Agreement, they're challenging colonial-era treaties that have favored... Read more
society africa
2024-10-23
War in Ukraine: Landmines to hurt food exports for years
Mines and explosives have become one of the biggest challenges for Ukrainian farmers. With huge swathes of fertile land being heavily contaminated, what does this mean for the world's dinner plates? Read more
business ukraine
2024-10-23
Malawi: Building water pumps from electronic waste
Irrigation systems are costly ventures for many in Africa. But in Malawi, one young man is using electronic waste to create cost-effective water pumps for farmers. Zack Caleb Mwale shows how he builds... Read more
nature and environment africa
2024-10-23
Sri Lanka's Tamil tea pickers struggle for rights
The hill country Tamils in Sri Lanka, workers who have shaped the nation's tea industry for centuries, continue to live on the margins. Despite their invaluable contributions, they face ongoing... Read more
food security sri lanka
2024-10-23
Zambian ecopreneur builds incubators from waste material
Christopher Trapence, a Zambian entrepreneur dedicated to supporting local farmers, designed an egg incubator using recycled materials. He has since trained over 100 farmers to create their own... Read more
technology zambia
2024-10-23
Tanzanian breeder cashes in on valuable all-black chicken
Abdillah Sarumbo, a 23-year-old Dar es Salaam-based agripreneur, has a thriving business selling the world's most expensive chicken breed, Ayam Cemani. Read more
lifestyle tanzania
2024-10-23
USDA Announces Early Release of Select Commodity Tables for Agricultural Projections to 2034
On November 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release selected tables from the upcoming USDA Agricultural Projections to 2034 report prepared in support of the... Read more
2024-10-23
USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a... Read more
2024-10-22
USDA and Oregon Award $1 Million to Projects that Strengthen Food Supply Chain Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has partnered with Oregon to award $1 million for 17 equipment projects through the Resilient Food... Read more
2024-10-22
Continuing Service: A Veteran Turns to Agriculture to Help Others
Joe Ricker, a man of many titles including colonel, veterans outreach coordinator, nonprofit founder, farm owner, consultant and beekeeper, has consistently dedicated himself to helping service... Read more
equity initiatives office of partnerships and public engagement oppe veterans
2024-10-21
USDA Expands Market Information for Organics
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Market News recently expanded its collection and distribution of price and production cost information for organic agricultural products by adding organic... Read more